Marriage Licenses

Requirements

One or both applicants must appear in-person to apply for the marriage license. If only one applicant is present, they must have all items listed above for both persons. Photocopies (front and back) of drivers license and birth certificate for applicant that is not present will be accepted.

Persons 18 years of age and older may contract marriage in Michigan without parents consent. Persons 16 and 17 must show a certified copy of their birth certificate. Written consent of one parent listed on the birth certificate, who must appear at the time of application, will be required. Valid identification of parent is required.

For purposes of marriage application, residency is determined by a current, valid drivers license or State issued identification card.

If one person is a Washtenaw County resident, you may apply in our office. The license is valid throughout the state.

If both persons are out-of-state residents, they must apply in the county where they are to be married. The license is valid in that county only.